National Organiser – Social Development

About the role

The National Organiser – Social Development will provide strategic coordination and research on sectoral organising and collective bargaining, supporting the union’s key strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate implementation of organising and collective bargaining policies and strategies for the designated sector, and produce monthly reports.
• Establish functional union structures, sub‑structures and sub‑committees to ensure high standards of service and member representation.
• Collaborate with the Education Service Centre to design and deliver training for shop stewards and sector‑specific needs.
• Work with the Policy Development Unit to monitor legislation affecting the sector and ensure timely union responses.
• Maintain relationships with employers, government departments, alliance structures and other organisations on matters affecting members.
• Partner with the Researcher – OCB to conduct research relevant to collective bargaining, organising and policy development.
• Support organisers at all levels to enhance the union’s political and organisational profile.
• Monitor legislation and government policies to advise union leadership and structures.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns.
• Analyse regional and provincial organisers’ reports, identify intervention areas and provide support.
• Build capacity of negotiating teams on bargaining, policies and transformation issues.

Required profile

• Matriculation with computer literacy; a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Three to five years of experience in a union environment.
• Strong written communication and negotiation abilities.
• Fluent linguistic skills and good listening capability.
• Demonstrated strong character, diplomacy and professionalism.

Required skills

• Computer literacy.

What we offer

• Salary aligned with the NEHAWU Salary Grading System.
• Provident fund, medical aid and housing subsidy (subject to union criteria).
• Membership of NEHAWU group schemes and a 13th cheque.